11-26-2025, 03:48 PM
(11-26-2025, 02:52 PM)andy06shake Wrote: Theoretically, yes.
More like contain until the fire can be brought under control and extinguished.
But if there is cladding on the outside or other materials being used.
Let's hope it's not flammable or of a better flame-resistant caliber than the likes of Grenfell Tower in West London.
Because contractors have been known to take certain liberties.
Especially so where the likes of low-cost housing in concerned.
Apparently, the fire has been linked to starting on the scaffolding.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2emg1kj1klt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenfell_Tower_fire
Sad and tragic as it seems most residents were the elderly and the firefighting is sorely inadequate to handle these types of fires.
"There have been reports by residents in some local media that fire alarms did not sound."
"The Hong Kong fire department has classified the blaze as a level five alarm - the highest in severity."
"Local media reported that explosions could be heard inside the building and fire hoses could not easily reach the higher levels."
What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires
"The only journey is the one within."
